Atlas of Battles

country, 3 engagements

Battles in Kiribati

3 engagements in the atlas lie within present-day Kiribati: 3 battles between 1841 and 1943.

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Battle of Drummond's IslandBattle of TarawaBattle of MakinTarawa200 km2.210N, 173.794E
3 placed engagements. Present-day coastlines; larger marks are landmark engagements.

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceWar
9 April 1841Battle of Drummond's IslandTabiteueaUnited States Exploring Expedition
20 November 1943Battle of TarawaBetioQ2920892
21 November 1943Battle of MakinMakinQ2920892

Borders are those of today; the states that fought are named on each page.